Window frame



W. W. SM-ITH WINDOW FRAME Nov. 29, 1932,

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Filed April l, 1929 5 Sheets-Sheet 5 HHHHHS Patented Nov. 29, 1932 UNITED STATES WILLIAM W. SMITH,l or NEWTON, IOWA WINDOW FRAME Appncatin mea April4 1,

The present invention relates to window frames and more in particular to a novel construction vof metallic window frames, in which the frame and the sashes thereof may 5 be swung inwardly to allow for the ready repair and washing of the -windows,.and the entire assembly providing a weather-tight construction.

Among the objects of my invention are to provide a novel construction of window frame and stile, which Vis hingedly attached to the side of the Window easement, and which may be swung inwardly; further to provide a novel construction of weathering strip; further to provide a novel metallic construction of window frame and stile;,further to provide a novel means and method of assembling the window sashes in the frame; further to provide a novel construction of maximum 2,0 simplicity, efliciency, and ease of assembly and operation; andsuch further objects, ad-'l Vantages and capabilities as will later more fully appear, andare inherently possessed 5 thereby. s

My invention further resides in the combination,` construction and arrangements of parts illustrated inthe accompanying drawt ings, and while I have shown therein a preferred embodiment, I desire it to be understood thatvthe same is susceptible `ofmodification and change, without departingfrom f the window sashes removed, and showing the v construction of the weathering strips and the hinges upon which the window frame is hung. Fig. 4 is a View in horizontal cross section taken on the line 4-4 of Fig. 2.

- Fig. 5 isa fragmentary view of the construction disclosed in Fig. 4, but showing the window frame in open position.

Fig. 6 is` a fragmentary view inv vertical cross section taken on the line 6 6 of Fig. 5.

59 Fig. 7 is a fragmentary View in perspective y weathering strip.

1929. Serial No. 351,594. v

of a portion of the stile, and showing the Fig. 8 is a fragmentary view in front elevation of theblanlI from which the `weather strip is made.

, Fig. 9 is a fragmentary view similar to Fig.

`8 but disclosing the construction after the weather strip has been formed. Y

Referring more particularly to the disclovsure in the drawings, mynovel construction G0 comprisesa frame providing a head jamb 1, side jambs 2, and sill 3, this frame being formed of metal and adapted to be connected -in the Window opening to angular bucks 4 and the brick work or masonry 5 of the permanent 55 construction. Any suitable means of connection may be provided for retaining this frame in position, the outer faces ofthe head and side jamjbs, and window sill providing an eX- terior moulding as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. A window frame 6is adapted to be mounted in the frame forming the jambs, and is hingedly connected to one of the side jams at 7, so as to allow the sash to be swung inwardlyfor facilitating the hanging, repair and assembly of the "sashes and associated parts of the window construction, and also facilitating the washing of the window sashes. In 'this construction, it is not necessary foi` the window washer to position himself on the outer'ledge of the sillor window easement to wash the same, but the entire window frame may be swung inwardly allowing ready access thereto. This window frame comprises a head plate 8, base 9 and 85 sides 10 and 11, thesesides .being provided with stiles r12. These stiles are similar in construction, and each comprises a. plate provided with a pair of cut-out portions 13 in which-are mounted sash cord pulleys 14 prov 90 vided with a rope or chain 15, to each of which is attached a weighted member 16. The other end of the chainsor ropes 15 is connected to inner and outer window sashes 17 and 18. Intermediate the cut-outV por- 95 tions 13, I: provide a longitudinal channel member 19 running the full length of the stile, each` of said channel members being adapted to receive a parting stop 20 separating the inner and outer sash.

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In order to make al weather-tight construction, each stile, when Iirst constructed, is provided with an upper cut-out portion 21, and a lower cutout portion 22 of a length slightly greater than that of the window sashes. The portions that are in direct alignment with such cut-out portions, are then bent upon themselves to form ribs or beads 23 and 24, such ribs or beads being somewhat shorter than the length of the sashes. This construction is clearly shown in Figs. 3, and 7 to 9 inclusive, and provides an eliicient weathering strip or means, the ribs or beads 23 on the inner sash construction, being adapted to slidably engage in groove 25 in the lower sash, while the ribs 24 are adapted to seat and slidably engage in grooves 26 in the outer sash 18.

The head plate 8 of the window frame is provided with a longitudinal channel 27 in which a parting stop 28 is adapted to seat. In order to provide a suitable weathering means, I provide a longitudinal rib 29 adapted to seat in a longitudinally7 extended groove 30 on the upper edge of the outer sash whenever suoli sash is in closed position. The base 9 of the window frame islalso provided with a rib 31, adapted to seat in a longitudinally extending groove 32 in the bottom face of the inner sash, the same affording a weather-tight closure.

In order to allow for the swinging inwardly of the window frame, and its associated sashes, the hinge portions 7 on the side frame 10 are adapted to be connected to hinge portions 33 on a side jamb 2 by any suitable means such as bolts, rivets or the like 34. In order to allow for the proper closing of the window frame, the portion 35 of the side Ijamb adjacent the hinges is bent inwardly so that there is suiiicient c`earance space for the heads of the bolts, rivets or the like. The

side frame 10 is provided with a stop 36.

adapted to impinge against a shoulder 37 on the frame 2, while the opposite jamb 11 is Aprovided with a stop 38 adapted to impinge against a shoulder 39 on the frame, whenever the window 'trame is in closed position. This construction, along with weather strips 40 and the engagement of the stop 41 of the frame 11 on the shoulder 42 on the side frame, provides a weather-tight closure. The head jamb 8 is provided with a stop 41 and an abutment- 43 adapted to Contact with a shoulder 42a and abutment 44, respectively, on the head 1 of the frame.

In order to provide a weather-tight construction at the base of the window trame, the sill 3 is provided with a longitudinally extending angle 45 provided with an upwardly extending flange 46, a drain 46FL and an inwardly extending lip portion 47 adapted to intercept a rib or projection 48 and an oven hanging lip 49. A further sealing means for the base of the window frame, comprises a.

longitudinally extending raised portion 50 adapted to seat in a complementary portion 50a on the base 9. In order to prevent displacement of the window sill, the same is provided with a channel portion 51, in which a portion of the structural material may be encased. As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, this base overlaps both the outer sill 3 and a portion of the inner window ledge A.

In order to allow for the assembly, removal and displacement of the inner sash 17 and the outer sash 18, I provide a channel strip 52 around the top and sides of the window frame 6. This channel strip is connected to the frame by any suitable means such as bolts or the like 53, and may be removed whenever it is desired. The parting stops 20 and 28 are also made removable so as to allow access to the outer sash. I/Vhen it is desired to insert or remove the outer sash, the grooves 26 in the sides of the sash are made to engage the ribs 24 in the stiles, it being understood that these ribs are somewhat shorter than the height of the sash. After the outer sash has been placed in position, the parting stops 2O and 28 are positioned in their respective channels. These stops may be held in place by any suitable means. Similarly the grooves 25 in the sides of the inner sash are made to cooperate with the rib 23 in the Stiles, these ribs also being somewhat shorter than the height of the sash.

After the inner sash has been placed in position, the channel strip 52 is next connected to the top and sides of the window traine. Any suitable latching means may be provided for locking the sashes.

It will be seen from the above disclosure and the drawings, that I have provided a unique construction of window frame which is self-eontained and may be swung inwardly as a unit. This construction allows for the ready assembly, replacement, repair and washing of the windows. The entire construction is weather proof.

Having thus disclosed the invention, I claim:

1. In a window construction having a stationary and a movable frame, a sill for said stationary frame, a base for said movable frame, an angle secured to said sill and provided with a longitudinal opening therein, projecting parts on said base member adapted to seat in said opening and overlap said angle for providing a weather-tight construction, and additional sealing means comprising complementary portions on said frame and sill.

2. In a window construction having a stationary and a movable frame, a sill for said stationary frame, a base for said movable frame, an angle secured to said sill and provided with a longitudinal opening therein, said angle having an upwardly extending flange andan inwardly extending lip portion, said flange and lip portion defining a longitudinal opening, and said base being provided with a shoulder having a projecting portion adapted to be received by said opening and engaging said upwardly extending flanges.

3. In a window construction having a stationary and a movable frame, a sill for said stationary frame, a base for said movable frame, an angle secured to said sill and provided with a longitudinal opening therein, said angle having an upwardly extending flange and an inwardly extending lip portion, said flange and lip portion defining a longitudinal opening, said base being provided with a shouldered portion having an edge adapted to be received in' said opening and a lip overlapping said inwardly extending lip portion on the angle for providing a weather-tight construction.

4. In a window construction having a stationary and a movable frame, a sill for said stationary frame, a base for said movable frame, an angle secured to said sill and provided with a longitudinal opening therein, said base having a lip portion adapted to be received in said opening for providing a weather-tight construction, and a raised portion on said sill adapted to cooperate with a 'complementary depressed portion on said base for further providing a seal between said members.

5. In a window construction, a stationary frame adapted to be secured in a window opening, said frame being formed to provide moulding edge portions adjacent the window opening, and a movable window frame in said stationary frame.

6. In a window construction, a stationary frame adapted to be secured in a window opening, said frame being formed from sheet metal bent to provide moulding edge portions adjacent the window opening, and a movable window frame in said stationary frame.

7. In a window construction, a stationary frame adapted to be secured in a window opening, said frame being formed from sheet metal bent to provide enlarged moulding edge portions adjacent the window opening, and a movable window frame in said stationary frame, said movable frame adapted to abut with said enlarged moulding portions to provide a weather-tight construction.

8. In a window construction, a stationary :frame adapted to be secured in a window opening, said frame being formed from sheet metal bent to provide an exterior moulding edge portion adjacent the window opening, and a movable window frame therein, said moulding edges of said stationary frame overlapping said movable frame and providing stop means therefor.

9. In a window construction, a stationary frame adapted to be secured in a window opening, said frame being formed from sheet metal bent to provide enlarged inner and outer moulding edge portions adjacent said window opening, a movable frame in said stationary frame, said outer moulding edge portions extending inwardly on said inner moulding edge portions and overlapping said movable frame, said movable frame being hingedly'connected to the inner enlarged moulding edge portion.

In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name to this specification.

WILLIAM W. SMITH. 

